School to Career - Events and Opportunities
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You are welcome to explore as many occupations as you like. It’s a great way for you to expand your horizons (or to sharpen your focus) as you learn from a real person who is working in the career of your dreams!
All School to Career events will be virtual for the 2020-2021 school year, please plan to be a part of the live Zoom meeting so that you will have the opportunity to ask questions and participate in activities. DON’T MISS YOUR CHANCE TO ATTEND!
CONSTRUCTION AND ARCHITECTURE
| Event | Description | Date | Time |
| Rosendin Electric | Interested in becoming an Electrician? Get first-hand information about opportunities and training requirements | Tuesday, February 2, 2021 | 10:30a-12p |
| InLine Commercial Construction | Find out more about careers in commercial construction and get a behind the scenes look at a current project | Wednesday, February 3, 2021 | 2-3pm |
| NW College of Construction | Learn about a variety of careers and training programs in the construction industry and go on a virtual tour of the school | Wednesday, February 3, 2021 | 3-4pm |
| JRJ Architects | Learn what it takes to become an Architect and what the job entails | Thursday, February 4, 2021 | 3-4pm |
| Plumbing | Interested in a career in plumbing? Learn what it’s like to be a plumber and how to get started | Tuesday, February 9, 2021 | 3-4pm |
| O’Brien General Contractor | Talk to the Site Superintendent of O’Brien General Contracting and learn about the many career opportunities available in construction | Wednesday, February 10, 2021 | 4-5pm |
| CK Hoffman Design | Meet the owner of CK Hoffman Design and learn about the interaction of careers in Interior Design and General Contracting | Thursday, February 11, 2021 | 4-5pm |
MEDICAL CAREERS
| Event | Description | Date | Time |
| EMT/ Paramedic | Learn what it’s like to be an EMT or Paramedic and what steps you can take now to prepare for a career in this field | Tuesday, February 9, 2021 | 3-4pm |
| Anesthesiologist | Conversation with a physician, learn about the specialized field of Anesthesiology | Tuesday, February 9, 2021 | 4-5pm |
| Physician – Pediatrician | Learn about becoming a physician and what a pediatrician’s job entails | Wednesday, February 10, 2021 | 3-4pm |
| Medical Examiner | Learn what a Medical Examiner does and what it takes to get into the profession | Wednesday, February 10, 2021 | 4-5pm |
| Physician – Pediatrician | Learn about becoming a physician and what a pediatrician’s job entails | Thursday, February 11, 2021 | 3-4pm |
| Physical Therapy | Physical Therapists are an important part of recovery. Learn what they do and what it takes to get into the profession | Thursday, February 11, 2021 | 4-5pm |
| PCC Dental Hygiene/Dental Assisting | Learn about the Dental Assistant and Dental Hygiene programs at PCC | Tuesday, February 16, 2021 | 3-5pm |
| PCC Animal Service | Meet the PCC Veterinary Technology Team and learn about career options and the program at PCC | Wednesday, February 17, 2021 | 3-5pm |
| Optometry – Vision Services | Learn about becoming an optometrist and other careers in vision services | Thursday, February 18, 2021 | 3-4pm |
BUSINESS, MARKETING, AND ENTREPRENEUR
| Event | Description | Date | Time |
| Wieden+Kennedy Advertising | Learn about careers in Advertising with a panel of professionals from Wieden and Kennedy a world class creative firm | Tuesday, February 16, 2021 | 3-4pm |
| Portland Gear | Hear the amazing entrepreneurial story of Portland Gear from founder Marcus Harvey | Tuesday, February 16, 2021 | 4-5pm |
| Impact Signs | Get first-hand information about being a Marketing Director for a successful company – Impact Signs | Wednesday, February 17, 2021 | 3-4pm |
| MKTX Marketing Agency | Meet the President of MKTX a full-service marketing agency and learn about careers in the industry | Wednesday, February 17, 2021 | 4-5pm |
| YouTube Creator | Talk to the creator of the YouTube channel “World According to Briggs” and learn how to turn your passion into your career | Tuesday, February 23, 2021 | 4-5pm |
| Piccolo Mondo | Piccolo Mondo Toy stores are a successful chain in the Portland Metro area, talk to the owner and learn about what it takes to make it as a small business owner | Thursday, February 25, 2021 | 3-4pm |
| Arnell Recruiting | Learn about finding success from the owner of a Recruiting and Talent Acquisition firm | Thursday, February 25, 2021 | 4-5pm |
| Financial Services w/First Tech | First Tech Credit Union employees from a variety of specialties including Financial Advisors, Fraud Investigators and more talk about the different careers within the banking profession | Wednesday, March 3, 2021 | 9-11am |
STEM/SCIENCE CAREERS
| Event | Description | Date | Time |
| Cancer Research | Learn about careers in cancer research and the progress being made at the Children’s Cancer Therapy Development Institute | Tuesday, February 23, 2021 | 3-4pm |
| Oregon Coast Aquarium | Learn about careers in marine biology and the day-to-day life at the Oregon Coast Aquarium | Thursday, February 25, 2021 | 3-4pm |
| Thermo Fischer | Meet a Senior Staff Scientist from ThermoFisher and learn about his career in Bioscience and Neurobioloy | Thursday, February 25, 2021 | 4-5pm |
| Environmental Health | Find out why environmental health safety inspections are important and learn about the career | Tuesday, March 2, 2021 | 3-4pm |
| Physics Professor | Talk to a PSU professor and learn about his career in the sciences, Astrophysics and more | Wednesday, March 3, 2021 | 4-5pm |
| Medical Geneticist | Hear from an MD in Medical Genetics and learn about their specialized career | Thursday, March 4, 2021 | 3-4pm |
FINE ARTS, DESIGN, AND GRAPHIC ARTS
| Event | Description | Date | Time |
| Tattoo and Piercing | Meet an expert tattoo artist & piercer – Find out education & skill requirements, and learn about the current job market, pay ranges, and programs. | Wednesday, April 14, 2021 | 1:30 PM |
| Fashion Design | Curious about the world of Fashion? Meet a professional designer and learn about how to create a career! | Monday, April 19, 2021 | 1-2pm |